CIEE and integration agencies: how to register for an internship

To register with the Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola (CIEE, Company-School Integration Center) or another integration agency, create your free account on the portal, fill in your profile and résumé, and apply for openings compatible with your program. The law prohibits charging the student a fee, and the internship only starts after the internship agreement is signed.

What an integration agent is

Under Lei 11.788/2008 (Law 11,788/2008, the Internship Law), art. 5, educational institutions and companies may hire integration agents, public or private, to help identify opportunities, adjust conditions, and follow the internship. CIEE is one example, and there are other agencies and company programs. The law says these agents cannot charge students any amounts and are civilly liable if they refer interns to activities incompatible with their program.

If someone asks for payment to register you or guarantee an opening, be suspicious. See the warning signs in Golpes de vaga de emprego: sinais e como se proteger.

How to register with CIEE

1. Go to the CIEE portal and choose the student profile, under "Cadastre-se" (Sign up).
2. Enter your information and complete the registration to the end, including program, institution, and term.
3. Keep your profile and résumé up to date, because companies and the system use this information.
4. Look for openings by education level, field, city, or code, and use "Tenho interesse" (I am interested) to apply.
5. Follow your emails, text messages, and the portal. CIEE warns that receiving a message does not mean an opening is reserved for you.

CIEE states that registration is free and that candidates may apply to as many openings as they like. According to its own website, people who are already interning through CIEE cannot compete for other internship openings.

Documents requested

For registration, CIEE states that it does not require documents. At hiring, the following are generally requested:

• The student's own RG (national ID card) and CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer ID).
• A statement from the educational institution proving enrollment and program, with term and shift.
• Details of the opening and the company, for drafting the agreement.

These requirements may change, so check the agency's portal.

After selection

The approved candidate signs the Termo de Compromisso de Estágio (TCE, Internship Agreement), entered into by the student, the company, and the educational institution (Lei 11.788, art. 3). Without it, the internship may be treated as an employment relationship. Before signing, check:

• Hours compatible with your class schedule (up to 6 hours a day and 30 a week in higher education and high school).
• The amount of the stipend (bolsa-auxílio) and transportation assistance (auxílio-transporte), and payment dates.
• The planned activities and the name of the supervisor.
• Personal accident insurance and the term of the contract.

See payment details in Estágio: bolsa-auxílio, auxílio-transporte e recesso.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be registered with an agency to do an internship?

Not necessarily. Many openings come from the educational institution itself or from the company. The law allows, but does not require, the use of integration agents.

Can I register with more than one agency?

As a rule, yes, but each one has its own rules. Read each platform's terms of use.

What do I do if the agency charges a fee?

Refuse, keep the messages, and notify your educational institution. If in doubt, contact the Ministério Público do Trabalho (Labor Prosecution Office) or the Justiça do Trabalho (Labor Court).

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